Three People Injured In Dog Attack: Is It Time To Ban American XL Bulldogs? | Good Morning Britain

[@TheAArmstrong]

The real issue is the fact absolutely no real regulations exist for owning a dog like this. You don’t have to prove your ability to train or care for your dog. So absolute chavs, mongs and sadists get their hands on them and they become a victim of their own circumstance. Seen as a weapon instead of a friend.

[@wendyturney8914]

Very true, these breeds of dogs are the prime choice of those who want them for all of the wrong reasons. No reasonable person would want to own a dog that could be capable of doing great harm to anyone it attacks.

[@TheAArmstrong]

@@wendyturney8914 Well I’m fine with responsible adults owning them. Provided they’re licensed and muzzled on walks. And mandatory training classes should be a thing. No chav would meet those requirements.

[@180sammy]

And to be fair most people I’ve met personally in this country that have these sort of dogs are the type of people you mentioned being brutally honest.

[@wendyturney8914]

Although I don't usually like him very much, Jeremy Clarkson suggested in today's paper that before taking these dangerous breeds out in public, they should be sprayed pink (or wear a pink jacket). I was amused, but on reflection I think it might work

[@ItzOZZA]

The real issue is that the dog is like owning a tiger and if the little f*ckers have a temperament spike they’ll rip you to shreds no matter if you’re a man, woman or child. Like the presenter says it’s not a guns fault why they are banned just like it’s not the dogs fault that they’re gonna be banned and maybe put to sleep but they’re dangerous that’s the top and bottom of it. Pitbulls were bred with the purpose of being a vicious fighting dog. American bulldogs were bred to kill feral cattle and pigs they’re not exactly your average sheep dogs and when you combine these traits you end up with a seriously dangerous hound regardless of the owner the dogs a monster. My uncle kelvin had an American bulldog named Gnarler it was well looked after well trained but the only person who could go near it was my uncle and it was so protective over him it used to shit scare me as a kid and it weighed about 80kg if that thing got hold of you, you’d be lucky if you didn’t get killed.

[@platinumsterling7192]

If the dog was ONLY attacking its owner... then all be it on them, but the fact is the owners CANNOT control the dog once it's in attack mode, so therefore the dog should not be a pet!

[@Vegeta-pkl]

Yes, it should

[@ansdsl]

If the dog is attacking its owner then there's a reason for that? The owner is probably a horrible person

[@nebbyscumbold]

@@ansdsl Unfortunately not. Both these XL Bullys and American Pit Bulls can turn at the slightest movement or sound.

[@ansdsl]

@nebbyscumbold unfortunately yes mate. I own an xl bully whom sits with babies in prams. I have a pit bull aswell & my bully has been assessed & tested as not a dangerous dog so they couldn't ban them if they tried

[@nebbyscumbold]

@@ansdsl Then you are both an irresponsible and dangerous prat. The pit bull is banned in this country for a start. You shouldn't have them anywhere near children on their own or in proximity. The only reason you have these dogs is because you have failed as a man and you acquire these dangerous dogs to bolster your tawdry image. Get a baseball cap and a gold chain as well.

[@falcodarkzz]

"A cockapoo can kill a child", did she just compare a 10-15lb dog to a 130lb dog? She was told the statistic over and over and ignored it, she shows no respect for the children killed by this breed and lacks any critical thinking to see the issue at hand. People like this having a voice in society worries me frankly, thank god she's not being listened to.

[@ArthurCallahan-oz7of]

That's what they do, their own delusional thoughts think fighting off a 20lb dog is the same as a 120lb+ dog

[@harrynewnham6410]

@@ArthurCallahan-oz7ofI was attack by a hack russle couldn't get it off my leg ffs I was in hospital my XL Bully never done that

[@Tokmurok]

​@@harrynewnham6410If that WAS an XL bully you would be in a graveyard not a hospital mate. Ive been scratched and bitten by house cats and its fine, getting sliced open by a panther is a different story isnt it. You own an XL because its a big powerful dangerous dog. Not because its small and cute like a chihuahua. The people who own these dogs accept the risk but disassociate from the consequences.

[@tattsnic]

"Small and cute" are not words i ever expected to hear describing a chihuahua lol. Who's delusional now ?!...

[@queenbee2466]

This is becoming a really tired conversation. In the UK, people go for trendy dogs rather than dogs who suit their lifestyle. I see far too many inexperienced morons who own XL bullies, let's clamp down on these!!

[@melindavassili8929]

Agreed. This is what iv been saying for a a long time, I used to have a German Shepherd when I was younger and fitter, I would love another ghd but I know it doesn't suit my lifestyle nor am I as active as I used to be so I picked a smaller dog that suits my lifestyle, I have a dog cos I love dogs not for status or trend.

[@barteatmyshorts8252]

Thay think is cool till something happen

[@jbug884]

They are chav dogs, and go hand in hand with tattoos, vaping, weed smoking, pub going, sky watching, gold chain wearing, benefit grabbing scum!

[@dekone5758]

In this case its the breed. Im a vegan professional dog trainer and handler that works with GS and Dobermans every day..As a society we have no problem with the banning the existing dogs on the banned list, XL Bullies need to be added simple as that beforre anyone else inc trainers and children get killed.

[@khalidomar1381]

I completely agree. You have people getting dogs who have no interest in training or socialisation but just for looks and posturing.

[@jonathangoddard8133]

She said it herself , it’s a fashion/ trend thing. Makes up for people’s inadequacies or makes them feel cool

[@bluemoon5662]

Yep, and she started to get a little aggressive herself, so I don't blame the expert for not being in the studio ... raised voices, especially the owner's, could have set that dog off.

[@Fighting_Fatigue_117]

​@@bluemoon5662 That wasn't aggression, that was her getting passionate about a subject she cares about. I'm mildly autistic and even I can tell the difference.

[@joski9030]

It’s a black ting enit or a white dealer ting enit blad

[@here_we_go_again2571]

@@bluemoon5662 EXACTLY!

[@here_we_go_again2571]

@@Fighting_Fatigue_117 "Passionate" (raising of one's voice) can set off a dog that is very protective. XL Bullies and other breeds like them are highly protective animals.

[@banjothedogslayer5800]

We haven't heard of any harsh prison sentences given to ANYONE incapable of handling these dogs, why don't we begin punishing the owners properly? also anyone found having one of these without a license or the credentials to train should be dealt with promptly and have the dog taken away.I do think we need to properly get a handle of this situation, its getting out of control, although ranveer behaved ridicilously saying she was scared when the dog was perfectly calm.

[@Weakeyedominant]

When I was a kid I was afraid of Staffies even when they where perfectly calm, it wasn't until a family member had one I realised they where very social. The fact is if that Bully made a lunge for Ranveer there is nothing her or Ball's could do to stop it.

[@awalk56]

Hear, Hear.

[@LostFilms32]

it's not always the owners fault a lot of the time, like for example if you decided to adopt a dog that had been previously abused does that mean you should go to jail?

[@sparkyroots369]

caviat, my fav dog is the cane corso - that said - NOBODY can handle these dogs. This new incarnation of the molosser breeds never had a purpose, not hunting, herding or even as guardians like the dobie for example. They are only bred for ego and most people cant hadle them. I do wish that shows like this would get people on their show who ACTUALLY know what they are talking about such as Will Atherton [UK] or Robert Cabral & K|yle Swab [US]. There is only one solution imo and that is to RE-introduce dog licences for specific breeds. That way, anyone who looks like the dog on their arm is beyond them can be sussed out by the rspca or someone like the police canine unit specialists, hopefully before the dog murders someone.

[@Mustaine1ify]

I've never known anyone of Indian origin that likes dogs.

[@zappababe8577]

The problem is, if these dogs decide to attack - even just once, in all their lives - their bite strength is so incredibly strong that they will easily cause immense damage to the human body, if not death. You can say, "It's the owner, not the dog" as much as you want, but it only requires for the dog to have one bad day in all of its life, it gets triggered to attack, and people are immediately gravely injured or killed. When there are so many friendly mongrels down at your local dogs' home, it is selfish and immoral to deliberately breed these dogs rather than giving a good home to a rescue dog. In my family, we either had friendly mongrel dogs from the dogs' home or retired greyhounds and either of those make excellent family pets.

[@mysteryhombre81]

The owner of the XL bully had very flimsy arguements, the XL was breed for no reason other to be big and intimadating and aggresive, and most of the owners a thick paranoid wanna be 'gangstas', who get them for exactly that reason.

[@MDM1992]

Thats not even remotely true.

[@Klooty6]

I would to this breed of dog destroyed and banned.

[@Qwerty09734]

@@MDM1992 yes it is. Get a pair of glasses

[@TheAArmstrong]

@@Qwerty09734 When I got my xl bully I wanted him to be intimidating. Trained him to snarl and bark with light touches on the back of his neck. He’s a guard dog keeping my girlfriend and our toddler safe. Even postie is scared when they hear hunter low growl as he approaches our letterbox. So basically it’s non of your business why we wan them.

[@JxckshepShep]

None of you have any idea what the bully breed really are like an XL is just the size category all you have just been brainwashed by the media and people with no experience with the breed ablsalute fools

[@Seperate-EntityFC]

9 Deaths in 2 years?? Why has it taken so long for the Authorities to do something?

[@IanForster-we2mb]

They don’t care why havnt they stopped all the illegals migrants taking over the uk everday same reason

[@xragdoll5662]

People like dogs waaaaaay too much

[@sophial3339]

XL bully dogs are not calm. They are wild and aggressive speaking from experience. Please protect people’s lives here and ban these wild dogs immediately.

[@IanForster-we2mb]

1000 percent agrée

[@elijahheyes9061]

Totally agree 💯

[@CrowsAreMurder]

The dog is probably drugged

[@sophial3339]

@@CrowsAreMurder xl bully dogs violent, if you catch them on a bad day then you are in trouble. This woman’s one is calm which is rare. Doesn’t matter if you are an adult or child the xl bully dogs storm towards you and attacks when it pleases. They are not like house dogs they are very violent in nature, they need to be off the streets so people are safe.

[@yep3786]

And so can a Lab, German shepherd, Rottweiler, golden retriever . All dogs can be aggressive and wild and inflict injury to someone depending on how they are treated/raised by the the wrong people. My 5yr old American bully is way calmer than a lot of dogs. He has never been wild or aggressive, he's so funny, lovable, happy go lucky, big baby that wants love from everyone he meets. He has never displayed any aggression or violent behavior towards another animal or human being. You couldn't ask for a better companion than him. Since you and others wanna ban them what do you think should happen to the thousands and thousands of bullys just as good as mine? Euthanize them, is that what someone like you would do? Sorry you had a bad experience but coming from someone who's American bully is nothing what so ever like what youve described and speaking from experience it's not the breed it's how it's brought up and treated that makes a dog the way it is.

[@rubenduffy2795]

My neighbours own two Xl bullies, When the postman came they escaped and immediately tried to barge their way into my house as I opened the door!, They growled and snarled when I tried to shoo them away and they waited outside for ages afterwards trying to get to our two small dogs as our cctv caught the incident, My neighbours did nothing and didn’t even realise that their dogs escaped! These dogs are dangerous and have been bred to fight and be aggressive by humans anyone who thinks that it’s “just the owners” needs to give their head a good shake!

[@samhicks9466]

In your message you said it yourself. Owners didn’t notice, they didn’t care. Bad owners and no doubt Violent imo

[@mashleyred2180]

Hope your dogs are ok.

[@godschild7289]

Lmaaaoooo 🤣🤣🤣🤣 my two sweet xl bullys who are currently sleeping on their beds on their back with their paws in the air, tongue out and smiling are a danger to society 🤦‍♀️🤣🤣🤣 you people need to actually get some brain cells

[@mashleyred2180]

@@godschild7289 No were not saying other dogs cant be dangerous were taking the facts as they are people, children, other dogs and cats or wild animals have been injured mainly by these breeds so its not an argument im afraid, i just think the wrong person gets the wrong dog a lot of the time when people feel they need a protection dog its a cocktail for disaster.

[@soraya2218]

@@wanderwoo9468 was it the owners fault when the Bernards (vocal pit advocates) two pits that were well trained, loved and cared for for EIGHT whole years suddenly snapped and ripped to shreds their two small kids while playing, killing them and almost killing the mom who tried to save them?

[@eyemallears2647]

-PUNISH THE OWNERS -REGULATE THE BREEDERS

[@bakersmileyface]

And perhaps require a license for owning such dogs. As a preventative measure. I know someone who owns one of these dogs and their mutt wouldn't hurt anything. He's lovely. But it's clear certain dogs are bred for fighting and this is one of them. He's not easy to handle and he required a lot of training from a young age to get him where he is. He gets treated well, regular long walks and has never faced any kind of violence. If people can't provide this for a dog like this. A dog with a lot of energy and a huge desire to chew everything it can. Especially slippers. Then they shouldn't have it.

[@thecrimsondragon9744]

- BAN THE MOST DANGEROUS BREEDS

[@debbiewebster732]

Agree if an owners dog attacks and kills a person they should be jailed and treated like manslaughter

[@grahamarmitage1339]

The most dangerous breed is the owner of this animal

[@rambo6629]

@@debbiewebster732 the problem is it can’t be allowed to get to that point. You cant just wait for people to get injured or die before doing something about it. By banning the breed it removes that possibility

[@edwardwilliammorris1340]

License and leash outside your home should be mandatory. Nobody wants to know " he won't hurt you " , we just want to be safe .

[@garyclarke2385]

That exactly what should happen no matter what dog...plus just be aware of aggressive postures and playful actions to...my lab barks a lot, she 11 mts old and born blind, but as soon as she is beside, basically touching the others she's quiet, not an aggressive bark, just imo her location bark...really high pitched bark...AND SHE THINKS SHE'S MICHAEL PHELPS 😉😉😅🤣LOVES TO SWIM 🏊‍♂️....

[@ProcyonMantis]

Hate the way they assume everyone wants to interact with their dog also. It should be common sense for them to keep their beasts away from others, but obviously they don't do that in alot of cases, and it's the innocent people that pay the price for their stupidity.

[@JxckshepShep]

Every dog should be on lead in public places no matter the size or how well behaved your dog is 👍

[@notyourtypicalcomment2399]

Leash doesn’t stop an attack, I’ve seen leashed dogs attack other dogs and ppl, and many drag the person that’s walking them.

[@olufemisonuga1049]

Not just license & leash, but also MUZZLE all dogs in public PERIOD

[@michellejenkins5922]

I always thought that it was the owners not the dogs fault. Until my Wessex collie went mad, genetic testing showed he was interbred. This is a growing problem, not just with these dogs but with a lot of breds.

[@Izamota-q5v]

Shows up im goldens too

[@HeartbeatCN]

Even if it's the owners fault some dog breeds are just more prone to being dangerous and should be heavily regulated.

[@calvinm1866]

Yep, we had a chihuahua like that when I was a kid. The woman who we got him from let all the dogs mate with each other whenever they wanted.

[@andy-mb3nn]

Even if it is the owners fault(it's not always) the consequences of an attack get too dangerous with dogs this size.

[@DontShoot242424]

Neighbour has a bully which randomly attacked their female friend who knew the dog already. Sounded horrific and took several men to get it off. Dog is still with the owner. Didn't get reported like many others as they didn't want the dog taken away.

[@thecrimsondragon9744]

Disgusting. If that dog does any harm, the owner should be arrested, penalised and get a criminal record. Anyone with a criminal record should not be allowed to own any dogs.

[@ashleymoon2969]

Couldn't you call the police without giving them your name. ??

[@Keiron-pw6sl]

If it's already done that don't won't be the last time there unpredictable and very dangerous

[@roni7172]

She's not telling the truth about how aggressive these dogs are, the reason why they are so popular with a criminals is because they can use them as a form of protection and intimidation.

[@englishblade]

exactly, Im tired of the stupid excuse of the owners being the issue, you never see rabbits or pigeons no matter the owner killing people, the dog is the issue

[@lennydicko]

Xl owners are like some kind of cult

[@tommygarrosh2941]

@@englishbladeignorance is bliss lol

[@lornaedwards636]

You saying she is a gangster cause she owns a dangerous dog🥴

[@roni7172]

@@lornaedwards636 no, that's not what I said. I said the dog's are popular with criminals.

[@oreesharafiq3507]

It freaks me as a cynophobic person, how some dog owners let their dogs loose at parks for them to have fun not thinking about vulnerable people and then they make rude faces if you try to maintain a distance from their dog!

[@patriciabeuster4556]

What an ignorant comment. What chat bot are you? Have you no knowledge of a public park? If you’re such a petrified wanker to be in public then stay home!

[@knoxieman]

My kids when they were five were scared of dogs and when I politely asked owners to not let their dogs off the lead they would say things like oh he loves kids etc, thing is when a large dog is running full speed at you you don't know it's intentions, no dog in public should ever be off the lead imo, my kids are teenagers and they still don't like dogs for this reason.

[@Storm.Z.4u]

Sounds like you need to get some therapy and sort yourself out

[@ob9896]

Get a grip

[@youtubeuser908]

​@@Chambers36TheEnterclowns aren't likely to rip people to shreds with their teeth and be at the park.

[@13783021]

If I attacked that girl with a knife, and then went after the two men, I'd be facing a lengthy prison stretch. But, as a dog owner, I'd get a slap on the wrist.

[@andym7333]

cause dog didint do it on purpuse

[@wtfwtf89]

Violence is largely genetic. They require a huge amount of training and supervision to hamper their breed predisposition towards unpredictable aggression. I'm speaking of the owners. The same goes for XL Bulldogs as well.

[@Lee-ic2yn]

What's an xl bulldog? You're talking BS my man

[@canada0118]

​@@Lee-ic2ynit's a large pitbull a mixed between a pitbull and neopolitan dog

[@Cat-pc9ol]

I love how she always deflects the argument to other breeds. “Oh, but German Shepherds…”. Yes, German Shepherds are a very strong and powerful breed, but there’s a reason that law enforcement uses them and not bully breeds.

[@luluboxingtv2880]

Police in America are now using pit bulls …. Go look it up

[@samjmk3029]

yeah because German police used rottweilers in the past as police dogs but because there bite force is stronger then most breeds they would break your arm... so they started using German Shepard's instead...

[@malikialgeriankabyleswag4200]

German Sheperds are angels who protect people and their children and dont eat kids. And their owners dont use them to scare old ladies in the neighbourhood like these little 'gangsta' Bacterias who share the streets with us

[@FlytoColombia]

​​@@samjmk3029German Shepherds are extremely intelligent. I have seen multiple German Shepherds protecting children and smaller dogs from these pit bull breeds, because they see being small as being vulnerable enough to be attacked. German shepherds protect those more vulnerable because of their intelligence. My god, it's like saying your resident chav is just as intelligent as Albert Einstein 😂😂 Get real!

[@luluboxingtv2880]

@@malikialgeriankabyleswag4200 my sister lost a eye because of a German Shepard ?

[@jujutrini8412]

Dog licenses are what’s needed. Fines if you’re found to not have one. You must train the dog in an appropriate way in order to have a license. Get the council involved - tenants who have dogs without license will have some kind of forfeit. If you’re dog attacks people/other dogs on the estate the council should fine them then evict them, not the first time but subsequent time. I think dogs should be made to be on a lead when they’re out and about.

[@JoeyBlogs007]

And the license must be carried at all times by the dog owner or walker for check-up's by the authorities.

[@LifesAbe-ach]

And whose going to fund all this , the mediocre charge for a license 😂😂😂😂 .

[@JoeyBlogs007]

1000 pound fines will help. Nice money maker.

[@PimpBiscuit1]

You people all say this like it’s a great idea, you need a licence to drive a car yet that doesn’t seem to really do much

[@johnsullivan8046]

THAT WONT STOP THE CHAVS

[@mre7550]

The scandal is that these dogs were ever allowed in the UK in the first place!

[@gracietilert8952]

That is ridiculous. Utterly ridiculous.

[@harrybarker3441]

@@gracietilert8952go on explain why?

[@regrufc48]

Could say the same about illegal immigrants that are aloud here not knowing what their background is

[@manpreetbrar838]

​@@regrufc48there's always one

[@regrufc48]

@@manpreetbrar838 same logic really though isn’t it

[@Qwerty09734]

A disgrace that the victims are always innocent people and never the actual owners who are not even able to control their own dogs when they are on attack mode. The actual owners should be the ones in an hospital bed facing the consequences of owning such dangerous breeds

[@margaretyoung991]

They often are. About 50% of the time, the owner, their child , or some other friend of relative is the victim. It's the other half that concerns me. Innocent people, animals and children, including the children of owners. Keeping dogs like this should be allowed in custody disputes. Owners should have to provide evidence dog is safe.

[@Byronthegooner]

@@margaretyoung991 okay by that logic you should prove to a your neighbour's you lock your doors at night and have no dangerous weapons in your house or else we evict you so remove your cutlery... It can be seen as dangerous until you prove its just a fork... What a clown you are

[@hvidhavn1]

They can turn on anyone including the owners.. the expert told of an experienced guy who was killed by his own. they should not be bred anymore .. let this dangerous breed go extinct !

[@180sammy]

@@margaretyoung991Which is tough to do as it may just not have struck yet and so a ban is still probably the best course I think. We are of the ape family and we are mostly safe to be around but I wouldn’t advise anyone go in a chimp cage as they might rip your face off and I view it the same with these dogs some dog breeds that are all related, some are just naturally more primitive and dangerous.

[@HarmlessTomato]

Most stacks are on owners and people familiar with the dog

[@DerekAnthonyFarmer-IMDB]

BREAKING NEWS >>>24/10/2023 A 3 year old girl was attacked by an American Pittbull at Mansfield Park, Chingford London E4. The dog had been allowed to "run free" to exercise by his owner. The Girl survived, is in Hospital getting stitches to her head. No news yet on if the Police are taking any action against the owner and dog.

[@broadbeans90]

75 per cent of the deaths are from these dogs, and somehow she still has the gall to claim that there's nothing to it. The suggestion that they're calm is ridiculous. My sisters, have these dogs, and they all half different personalities, and two of them are anything but calm dogs that just want to lay around. They were bred to be vicious, and they live up to it. It shouldn't take dead kids for common sense to start kicking in.

[@andrewlittle4493]

Since they are so dangerous, I take it your sisters are since deceased from attacks?

[@londonwildflowerbae]

Like humans temperament, behaviour and breeding methods play a large part. The XL Bully in Birmingham who attacked an 11 year old girl is a XL Bully crossed with a Staff - that's irresponsible breeding. The owners should be named and shamed with pictures.

[@RaphaelDawkinsCombatRadio]

The owner should be held accountable for the damage the animal inflicted. That means fines and imprisonment and a potential loss of a job and banned from owning another dog for 10 years minimum.

[@jeffeverett1599]

I've raised Dobermans and German Shepherds for years both for casual home owner to training them for police work! There is no doubt in my mind that German Shepherds bite more than Pit Bulls do by far, but my point in pit bulls dont just bite they try and kill!! Another main point is that its NOT how the owner raises them it is in the breed itself. Of course any owner can train a dog to be mean, but you hear owner's always saying well if there pit bull attack's its because they wasn't raised right. This is not true, you can raise a pit bull to be nice to everyone and they can snap just like a German Shepherd or any dog as far as that goes, its just they kill instead of just biting and walking away! Pit bulls do not want to bite and walk away, they want to kill (if they snap) and it has nothing to do with how it is raised but its the breed ! All pit bulls and any variation of the breed should be banned in the United States forever. BAN ALL PIT BULLS AND ANY VARIATION OF THE BREED!👀👀👎👎

[@Danny-hp9fx]

Irresponsible owners

[@phil2003ashleigh]

Crossed with a SBT to legitimate dogs existence only. Why are they always loose and not on leads. They are an extension of their owners tiny dicks and not the ones on their heads either.

[@thecrimsondragon9744]

More than named and shamed, they should get jail time, a criminal record, pay for all damaged and banned from owning any dog ever again.

[@maxcaines3568]

One jumped on me literally an hour ago 10 minutes away from my home, I had to hit it in the face. I reported it to a policeman and told him I was close to attempting to kill it myself because I was angry that 2 of then live right by our home. I'm genuinely scared, I had to stop several times on my way home just to breath and stop myself from tearing up. I was walking my little bichon, i nearly got pushed in the road. The owner had the nerve to swear at me so i shouted.

[@milavojic9228]

I'm so sorry for you, can't imagine to face it, this horor is out of control

[@Palominohusky]

I saw a video of an apparently well know very young dog trainer in USA whose father said his daughter about 10yrs old and 90lb could control this 130lbs Bully. She had the dog on a lead, and someone was trying to get the dog to come to him. He was shouting to her ‘control him, show them you can control him’ The inevitable happened .The dog pulled on the lead, she fell, and she was dragged along until she had to let go of the lead. Some control!

[@jonathanstone..]

That's forcing a reaction out of a dog to stroke an asshats, ego I can see many dog breeds reacting the same. Even with some small breeds pulling adult females to the ground.

[@Palominohusky]

⁠​⁠@@jonathanstone..Hi, I was just pointing out the difficulty in controlling one of these very large dog. All I saw was a bomb waiting to go off. The trouble is play sometimes becomes fighting. The one thing I have noticed is the dogs eyes, they have a sad, almost dead look. Most dogs when they interact with humans have bright intelligent eyes. They may well be deciding whether to bite or not, but most dogs won’t. I love dogs, but I am a realist. I think the worrying part is that so many bully owners won’t accept that there could be a problem. My dog wouldn’t do that, I know my dog! A friends Heinz 57 dog was absolutely wonderful with their small boy. But one day he nipped the boy but when the vet examined the dog he found he had an extremely painful ear infection and that had caused the reaction. The dog couldn’t make enough fuss of the boy when he realised what he had done. The vet said don’t let the child pull at him again, it’s not safe with any dog! The dog lived for another 12 happy, friendly, years as that boys best friend, but you never know. With regards to the Bully dog and the very young girl, her Father was actually say ‘show them you can control him’ she couldn’t,I rest my case.

[@Ash-nh6li]

@@jonathanstone.. which you shouldn't always judge to be the case; I'm 120 pounds and I can handle my 90 pound dog just fine on a leash and I don't even have to make him walk like a robot I give him some slack. I also walked my sisters 110 pound dog which was more unruly and would suddenly lunge at cars without warning- I always held him back.

[@tsanseverino950]

Big deal.

[@rachelmahon9149]

Why would she want a dog that has the potential to kill? I have an extremely well trained toy poodle - I come into contact with people who can't train / control potentially dangerous dogs- they shouldn't have them.

[@DanteJDM]

The guest literally didn't listen or hear a word that guy said. Just making up their own facts as they go/They just believe what they want to believe because they don't want to look foolish admitting they're wrong.

[@anjummughal8536]

I dislike dogs full stop. They are dirty and poo everywhere. I have walked on their poo so often. Even when I decide to sit on the grass I have sat on their poo. The same dogs then go home and sit all over the floor and sofas. Disgusting after not being cleansed. So many dogs on the loose. I want to walk places in peace. I don't want dogs jumping at me. Owners get annoyed if I walk the other side or turn away. Even when I do deliveries and I hear dogs bark, I have to either leave the food on the floor or stand near my car and tell the owners to keep their dogs in. They often say won't bite, she will lick you to death. I don't care. Keep your dogs away from me!

[@pillarsofdoom4891]

Why not just have the law changed to make sure a muzzle is a must. I was in a car and saw a man walking a very big pit bull. It was huge and the man was very much struggling with the lead and dog was pulling him! I was in car and was terrified for any children nearby. It was sooooo scary. What the hell would he do if that dog decided to attack? Why take the risk to people and children? At least this guy should have muzzled it!

[@jeffeverett1599]

I've raised Dobermans and German Shepherds for years both for casual home owner to training them for police work! There is no doubt in my mind that German Shepherds bite more than Pit Bulls do by far, but my point in pit bulls dont just bite they try and kill!! Another main point is that its NOT how the owner raises them it is in the breed itself. Of course any owner can train a dog to be mean, but you hear owner's always saying well if there pit bull attack's its because they wasn't raised right. This is not true, you can raise a pit bull to be nice to everyone and they can snap just like a German Shepherd or any dog as far as that goes, its just they kill instead of just biting and walking away! Pit bulls do not want to bite and walk away, they want to kill (if they snap) and it has nothing to do with how it is raised but its the breed ! All pit bulls and any variation of the breed should be banned in the United States forever. BAN ALL PIT BULLS AND ANY VARIATION OF THE BREED!👀👀👎👎

[@pillarsofdoom4891]

@@jeffeverett1599 now I absolutely agree. When some people use the argument that 'all dogs bite', your point is glossed over or not pointed out at all. This is disgusting because they all know that the difference between general dogs and these fighting breeds (that look immense) is that these breeds will continue to attack and kill. Why can't your point be made in the media because they don't seem to stress that enough when some idiots make the above argument.

[@olismith7460]

Sounds like you're the one who needs a muzzle

[@thecrimsondragon9744]

Muzzle the man too and ban him from owning any dogs. Such people are a danger to society.

[@AmberJays]

@@pillarsofdoom4891 - It's not just the natural temperment, but also the physiology of the breed as well. The jaw lock on the bull breeds are insanely strong, and once they latch onto something and lock their jaw, it's unlikely you'll be able to get them to release it unless the dog chooses to itself. Whereas with other breeds (who don't have as strong a jaw) theirs can be forced open with a lot more ease. That's why that particular breed is used by a lot of gangs.

[@TheLoopylou73]

I'm a dog lover but XL bullys scare the hell out of me. Something needs doing. To many wanna be gangters love this breed but dont train them and its the dog that suffers in the end because they think being vicious is the norm and then something bad happens.

[@roseanncampbell7294]

a dog will sense your fear, maybe work on that instead of blaming the dog?

[@backyardbasher]

It has nothing to do with training and everything to do with socializing them from a young age, gangsters etc don't socialize them so the dogs naturally become reactive to people they don't know.

[@veiligheidspeld]

As a dog owner what do you think should be done with the Berner Sennenhund in my neighborhood that attacks other dogs, including my very dog and people friendly American Staffordshire Bullterrier? Her owner is an elderly lady who can't handle the dog, has not trained her because the breed is supposed to be friendly. In my opinion all dog owners should undergo training before they are allowed to own a dog, no matter what the breed is.

[@patriciabeuster4556]

Educate yourself!!!! That’s what’s need doing.

[@jules263]

The Cane Corso has a bite force of a massive 700 PSI. this PSI surpasses a lion (691 PSI)

[@oakside_noway]

My dog was attacked by an XL Bullie for no reason when i was walking my mini poodle at a lake. No provoction at all, the Bullie just ran up and started attacking. She didnt get a good grip before my step brother punted the thing. But still. The are unsafe

[@bogdanbogdan6458]

Yes and full stop ! I think everyone had enough of walking out the park when they see a Pit or an XL ..

[@godschild7289]

Isn’t that your own issue doe? If the dogs are on the leash minding their own business how does this affect you or anyone in the park?

[@jorami4838]

@@godschild7289 Dog pulls leash and breaks free. Happens all the time with shitbulls

[@kitkat3155]

Could you imagine your child dying from a powerful dog like this, it doesn’t matter how well you train them. They are still a high risk dog breed and need to be culled.

[@deeray4637]

What do you mean it doesn't matter how you train them? How does that make any sort of sense?

[@Corey_Mckilling]

Humans are more of a danger to you and i than dogs.. so should we cull people instead? i think so.. you being the fist.

[@Siforce71]

Humans are more lethal and cause more deaths and suffering towards other humans and animals world wide, more than any type of dog breed. Who makes us judge, jury and executioner? We need to step back and take a good look at ourselves first before we pass judgment.

[@acfa]

Dumbest comment I've read so far, you clearly have zero clue about xl bullies other than what the msm have said. Try and take my xl bully and kill it see how far you get...

[@Meowstar_90]

Bullshit. People are the problem. You ban the XL Bully? Guess what, another 'trendy' breed will follow. The responsibility lies in education, training, background checks. Maybe even licensing dog ownership. There is plenty of evidence that XL Bullies are fantastic dogs! And there's plenty of evidence that there are scumbags who want them as a status symbol with zero experience or responsibility. This isn't a dog issue. This is a human issue.

[@chapmasi]

Normal people, wanting a normal family pet get a Terrier, Beagle, Labrador etc.... you don't get a Huge animal weighing 60KG. The owner of any animal should be directly responsible for any act that dog performs, as if they had done it themselves. If a dog gets loose and kills someone, the registered keeper is arrested and charged with manslaughter. MAKE PEOPLE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR "PETS"

[@maddogsenglishmen8020]

American bully is not a pitbull. Pitbulls are banned in the uk since 1991.

[@billdoor5407]

terriers / high prey drive bred for hunting and ratting etc bred with bulldogs of old to produce staffies , english bull terriers , frenchies , american pitbull terriers etc etc ask a postman about getting chases by yorkies or jack russels etc lol and for size and agro there the airdale or fox or the russian lol beagles bred to hunt in packs and chase things high pack instinct labradors bigger than most am bully types in height at least boxers , bullmastiffs bulldogs of all flavours have ancestry that would qualify as pitbull as bulldogs used in a pit and would again qualify if so illused , in the d,d,a, its a pitbull type and measured in ratio not in proper sizes ,

[@VK-qe7if]

​@@maddogsenglishmen8020 The American XL Bully is bred from the Pitbull fact. Yes Pitbulls are banned in the UK, but there's still plenty of them around, I've seen them myself.

[@maddogsenglishmen8020]

@VK-qe7if wrong they are bred from American staffordshire terrier which is a show dog and multiple bulldogs and mastiff. Learn your breeds

[@manchesterminx01]

you could say that about all large breeds.. rotties, alsatians, dobermans. I had a staffy for 13 years and he was the most loving boy. I've just got my 2nd staffy, a little girl this time and i have showered her with so much love, discipline, training, socialising. She's nearly 6 months and already the most submissive, loving little thing. As soon as she meets other dogs and people, she throws herself onto her back wagging her tail. It is always the owners! I agree they should have licenses for certain breeds as they are exceptionally powerful and I believe someone should need to be able to prove they are responsible.

[@user-lp7wo7og4x]

Every potential owner should have to go through the same rigorous background checks as someone purchasing a firearm. You would also catch alot more criminals this way as it is a dog bred by and for criminals, thugs!

[@calvinm1866]

That's ridiculous. I got my dog from white people that lived in a good neighborhood. I completely destroyed your argument.

[@andy-mb3nn]

Did you not watch the video or listen to the expert? The breed in inself is dangerous. Trainers of have decades of experience training dogs have been killed by them... what more proof do you need?

[@user-lp7wo7og4x]

@@andy-mb3nn correct 💯

[@Thearabiandancer]

The lady with the dog seemed very sensible and a good owner but many people that are attracted to getting an X-Large bulldog are doing it for the status symbol effect, making them look tough with their big scary dog and enjoy the effect it has to see them with a dog on the end of a lead lunging at other people and dogs, basically uneducated thugs that probably gee the dog up to be aggressive. It’s not the dog’s fault, it’s the owners that are to blame.

[@Goozo612]

Are you seriously? She's got psychopathic staring eyes and she talks crap! 🤡🙄🥱

[@cali2912]

Fr not one person is buying an XL bully to be a "family dog" 😂 could of got a family dog for a quarter of that price, they thinks it makes them look hard, that's it, literally 90% of the bulls I see have their ears chopped, why the fck would u get a family dog to chop its fcking ears off 😂 and then u telling me "ahhhh but it looks cool" 😂 absolute drips

[@zofia4484]

She’s not sensible. She is insane!!

[@MrChukfo]

If that dog goes on a rampage there,do u think this woman can control it?

[@thecrimsondragon9744]

​@@MrChukfoNo she cannot. She seems nice enough on camera but I do wonder if she's like that when out and about with her dog.

[@Saba.2a]

My next door neighbour has one just like this dog. I have two pet bunnies and when he barks me and the bunnies jump 4 meters high! They’re scary and I never feel okay around them.

[@easytoassemble54321]

Here's an alternative: every potential owner of any dog has to go through background checks and a license application to own one. Simple. Want a dog as a status symbol? Or some protection device in your "supplementary income" activities? Guess you won't be owning one if your clearly not fit to. Might sound extreme, but it would also filter out the people who buy dogs on a whim for the cutsey factor.

[@joefreeman3772]

Or when the dogs are out they could at least be muzzled.

[@J.P_INC.]

Yes everyone isn't responsible enough to own a pet. I was raised around pitbulls and never been in danger

[@ziudra91]

All you're doing is putting the breed in a very bad light. Why do bully breeds need an owner test but a retriever don't? Might it be that they are genetically more predisposed to cause serious damage? If all it takes is a bad owner for them to turn into baby killers there is abso fucking lutely an inherit problem with the breed. Golden retrievers and Border collies have bad owners too but don't top these statistics, why not?

[@Weakeyedominant]

The problemed XL Bullies are likely bred by unscrupulous breeder's on puppy farms though and are very likely not microchipped because the owners know full well that their dogs are too dangerous to be near other dogs or children. So your plan would just make life for hassle for honest dog owners and not protect anyone.

[@J.P_INC.]

@@Weakeyedominant xl bullies are as dangerous as any other dog. Golden retrievers can do the same damage as well as rottweilers. Theres no such thing as a dangerous or bad breed but how the dog is trained and cared for. I've been bitten by more smaller dogs than pitbulls so please stop believing that b.s

[@piperbob2]

Just remember Jack Lis, the Welsh boy who had his face ripped apart by an XL Bully, to the extent that his own mother was not able to identify her dead son's body, but for his clothing.

[@VK-qe7if]

Yes I remember that, it was horrific. And it police 7 shots to kill the dog, cause it stood over his body and wouldn't let them near it. 😢

[@manchesterminx01]

This was awful, the poor lad. However again, irresponsible dog owners. The couple who bought the dog, bought it even though it had been advertised as aggressive. They were idiots who bought it as a status symbol and then invited the neighbourhood kid into the house to meet it. Absolute idiots! Seems to be a theme with a lot of the people who own this breed... but it is the owners not the breed itself. They need to bring back dog licenses for certain breed

[@ZoeDior]

@@manchesterminx01so refreshing to see someone actually talking sense amongst these uneducated and hateful comments! People are failing to realise banning the XL will only result in these irresponsible owners moving onto a different breed like the cane corso, rottweiler, German Shepard etc and we will be back stuck listening to “dog behaviourists” like that muppet wanting to ban those breeds too🤦🏻‍♀️ it’s painful to listen to these conversations when the answer is so obvious, license to breed AND to own any dog! And a harsh punishment for those idiot “owners” who’s dogs haven’t been trained or socialised properly resulting in accidents

[@VK-qe7if]

@@manchesterminx01 It is partly the owners fault, but it's also the dogs fault. They are big powerful reactive breeds, and tenacious with it, and once they target a victim they don't stop. They don't just bite, they hold on and tear the skin muscles, and bone, and they often go for the head, neck and face. It's very similar to being attacked by a Grizzly bear, cause they cause similar injuries, and fatalities. That's how powerful the XL Bully is, and it is a hybrid from a Pitbull, but much bigger, and I think that's why they are so popular, and are often used as a weapon to threaten people, cause who's going to argue with 1 of those dogs.

[@Oakleaf700]

Completely agree with you. Reddit has a sickening picture of an innocent man walking by whose face was removed by these vile mutts. The poor man was still alive at the time of the picture, but died soon afterwards. {Brazil} The ones in UK are inbred and extremely aggressive.

[@princessforprince6126]

No offence. I live in a flat and a neibgour has 2 dogs, noisy all day all night. Its hard when you are tired and exhausted from work and trying to get a sleep to go back to work next day. It feels like torture at times.

[@suejohnson7191]

Keep a diary for 14 days of all the barking that occurs and what time it occurs and how long it lasts, then get in touch with the environmental health department and complain.

[@soraya2218]

dog owners are the most selfish and misanthropic people on the planet

[@elijahheyes9061]

Report to the noise, abatement team at your local council...We had a neighbour with a barking dog...It never stopped and drove everyone crazy...We reported it and within a week it was gone.

[@BiggestRedditor]

Not only are they dangerous dogs the people who own them are naturally violent themselves. Neither the dog or the owner can control themselves and commit the majority of crime no matter what country they are in.

[@lindsay9678-l8l]

Not all your basing this comment from a stereotype, there are responsible owners out there but wanna be gangsters ruin it for others.

[@Worldagenda24]

Absolutely ban them, and put all existing ones down.

[@neutral601]

Yes please Ban these dangerous dogs, im very scared from these dogs.

[@AJ-fm3vw]

Clueless n3rd

[@kb4432]

Part of the problem is the media not showing enough videos and images of such attacks and the aftermaths. It was a picture of 6 year old Rukhsana Khan from Bradford Infirmary that that led to a public outcry and the banning of American pitbulls. Aka the dangerous dogs act in 1991. public opinion counted more in them days

[@DanielBollen]

The dangerous dogs act was an upper class scam, genuinely look into what was banned and what was removed from the original ban list and their frequency in attacks.

[@mrgt3201]

@@DanielBollenit’s the lower classes who have these types of dogs. Let’s call it how it is.

[@kb4432]

@@DanielBollen 14 deaths and thousands injured since the last lockdown. This also coincides to the rising popularity of keeping this breed.

[@alexanderangelo7284]

The DDA is a perfect example of how parliamentary systems are susceptible to panic legislation.

[@KingdomconversationswithDali]

Had someone bring one of these dogs onto the bus and the dog was absolutely restless trying to move away from the guy and sniff people coming onto the bus. He was practically choking it holding on to its collar to hold it back after attempts to use the leash to restrain him were clearly failing because that dog was massive and pulling him in the direction it wanted to go. Never been happier to get off a bus. And i bet you other people got off way before their own stops because the owner was clearly struggling to restrain that dog.

[@RaphaelDawkinsCombatRadio]

Everyone got there 10.000 steps in on that day.

[@Byronthegooner]

Well based on your pro Pic you used to rats in your house that's not a dog my bully has shits bigger than that thing you call a dog

[@trudirodwell4151]

Bad owner and incapable if managing the dog nit the dogs fault its thd owners fault

[@Oakleaf700]

I too have been on a bus where there was a massive aggressive mastiff type dog- similar scenario- weedy little teenaged male trying to hold it back. I was genuinely afraid for my sweet well trained, well mannered assistance dog.

[@Oakleaf700]

@@RaphaelDawkinsCombatRadio Haha! very true - I definitely couldn't wait to get off the bus because of a puny little male struggling to control an edgy, aggressive dog.

[@dranchd6571]

The owners are dangerous because they refuse to accept their dogs can turn on anyone including them, no matter how much they are cared for and how well they are treated.

[@vrclckd-zz3pv]

Just like Fry in the Bone Vampire episode of Futurama lol

[@johanvanhullebusch980]

so my handicap wife and me , we are 45 years old, are dangerous becausse we have xl bully???. realy?? do you ever had xl bully???? you all are taking baout soething you dont have any experrience with, and every dog can turn on his owner, just like people can do ,

[@vrclckd-zz3pv]

@@johanvanhullebusch980 Yes

[@valence6023]

@@johanvanhullebusch980Child maulers. Statistical child maulers.

[@Ksd80]

That’s not even a XL bully , looks more like a Pitt

[@MysticMeg59]

In conversation with a Vet, he told me these dogs are seriously unhappy in their own heads.

[@gaynorross9783]

That dog looks unhappy

[@kimhornhem5399]

@@gaynorross9783 looks like a child wanting to go home

[@earlbee3196]

How do I make my XL bully happy? To maintain your bully's interest in training, keep lessons short, fun and exciting. Once he learns what you want him to do, add distractions, different locales and new behaviors to his repertoire. Soon, he will become a well-behaved bully and the envy of all of your dog friends. 2023

[@archimedesbird3439]

Because their primitive 'psyche' is as mutated as their physicality

[@jeffeverett1599]

@@earlbee3196 I've raised Dobermans and German Shepherds for years both for casual home owner to training them for police work! There is no doubt in my mind that German Shepherds bite more than Pit Bulls do by far, but my point in pit bulls dont just bite they try and kill!! Another main point is that its NOT how the owner raises them it is in the breed itself. Of course any owner can train a dog to be mean, but you hear owner's always saying well if there pit bull attack's its because they wasn't raised right. This is not true, you can raise a pit bull to be nice to everyone and they can snap just like a German Shepherd or any dog as far as that goes, its just they kill instead of just biting and walking away! Pit bulls do not want to bite and walk away, they want to kill (if they snap) and it has nothing to do with how it is raised but its the breed ! All pit bulls and any variation of the breed should be banned in the United States forever. BAN ALL PIT BULLS AND ANY VARIATION OF THE BREED!👀👀👎👎

[@garypearson64]

Ban these devil dogs before more kids and OAP 's are attacked and end their misery and terror so they do not have to navigate by dangerous dogs bred for killing, regardless of how good the owner acts.

[@TheShiresKnight]

Shut up Gary you clearly don’t know what you’re talking about🙄

[@cardanomm3194]

What I don't understand is why are these dogs and any other dangerous dog breeds, not wearing muzzles. So much heartache could be prevented on this one simple law.

[@margaretyoung991]

To be honest, I would feel safer if there were no American bullies. I am disabled and I know I can not stop one. I have only once in my life believed a dog would kill me and it was an XL Bully. We have had a few come at using aggressive manner and I am terrified. There is no way I could save myself or my assistance dog. It's gotten to The point that I don't enjoy our walks anymore . The only time I ever leave the house is with my mobility scooter and my dogs. It was the best time of the day for me and brought so much joy to my life. But despite the fact that I could once again enjoy a quiet walk..or ride as I can't walk, I don't want them.banned. Yes It would make it safe to go out again, but only for a few years. Then they would just have another large dangerous dog. Cane corso, Cauacasian shepherd, or some new breed. Instead I want a law that requires temperament a nd training to be tested before a dog can go off lead, like Germany's green tag system. I want all dogs to have to pass a temperament test to be bred. I want breeders and protection dog trainers to face some consequences of the dogs they breed or train kill. And I want records kept by microchip number for every dog., Including breeder details, training, all owners and so on. Also instead of identifying breeds by guesswork in attacks, use dna. Also use dna to find the faulty sequence which does cause some of these dogs to kill, like the attacks by pups from the heavily inbred Kimbo. It is worth noting that it took 12 rounds for police to stop one of Kimbos sons after he killed a child. One key aspect of fatal dog attacks is no one capable of intervening. This does need to weigh into authorities to reduce these attacks. Finally we need data on how these dogs are kept. We have known for decades that chained dogs became more aggressive.I A chained dog has far more freedom than a created one. How much frustration is built up in large powerful dogs kept caged most of their lives? There needs to a full database of all attacks, and the dog owner should pay for DNA sampling , profiling and storage after an attack. We would very quickly begin to see certain bloodlines becomes prominent in attack figures.

[@JxckshepShep]

Look yea you might’ve had an encounter with an aggressive bully but banning the breed will make it worse there will be no regulations on who owns them who breeds them if they put licences all that would change

[@ashleyfinch3850]

A dog no matter what breed is the responsibility of the owner. If you dont treat your your dog right and train it, no matter what breed it will bite someone. A dog is a dog, get a grip and understand that maybe some people just shouldn't be allowed to own dogs.

[@stuartrowland4818]

Or to have children.

[@katewalker6461]

​@@stuartrowland4818spot on

[@joolz2305]

The dog trainer has no credibility at all. She was indifferent to the presenter’s fear, and shrugged off the number of deaths as being due to ‘fashion’. What???

[@ArthurCallahan-oz7of]

Calling her a trainer is a stretch. She trained her dog to sit and call herself a trainer

[@JoeyBlogs007]

6:29 The dog is sensitive and picking up on the tension in the conversation.

[@TheHumbuckerboy]

Generally looks like a depressed dog IMO

[@dianerichards5135]

Yes and I noticed both interviewers get nervous the more heated the owner got. She seemed enjoy the nervousness it brings out in people when she gets bolshy holding onto her bully dog. Says it all frankly.

[@lindanichols125]

You noticed that too. Well done!

[@JoeyBlogs007]

There's no question it is always the owners fault. The problem is that they are very strong dogs and some owners have acquired them for that purpose and have trained them to be aggressive. So the statistics are a bit distorted by these human sociological issues, however they remain the statistics at hand nonetheless. If you own such a dog, you have to be even more vigilant to guard against such risks. However the problem is that such dogs are being used as status symbols to portray strength by the owners and likely also as owner protection. Same deal with guns and other "dangerous" dogs. Strong dogs if raised improperly, seem more likely to become dominant and aggressive dogs. Weaker dogs and more submissive dogs can also be improperly raised, however the risk is lower. It comes down to the risk. There in lies the problem, however we can only generalise about this, despite the fact being statistically represented.

[@PatrickTraton]

@@dianerichards5135 The BBC decided to invite the Dog into the studio they obviously want an incident as did the journalist who put the guest on the defensive from the beginning. Had Ed Balls not acted in a more diplomatic and fair minded way , things might have got out of hand.

[@marialuise9063]

Why did they not get someone from the dog control coalition instead of a random dog trainer. Banning individual breeds won't stop what it is a growing problem

[@shycourgette]

"Dangerous" dogs? How about dangerous people. It is not the dog it is the owner who should be sentenced. These situations arise because of irresponsible "owners" who have zero knowledge of how to train and take care of such an incredible animal. I see kids in London half the size of these dogs and barely in charge of them. Some of these dogs could be frustrated, lack training or are purely thought this way simply by dangerous people who unfortunately are in their possession. And let's not forget the "backyard" breeding which is also a huge cause in a dogs behaviour. Start educating yourselves about these dogs, start investigating these people and start prosecuting them. Stop banning these criminals and not the dogs. It's not their fault for ending up in the hands of these abusers.

[@livershot940]

I'm a dog lover, had dogs my whole life. Staffordshire bull terriers, mixed breeds, Bullmastiffs. This is very simple. These breeds need tighter regulations. Special license, temperament testing of the dog and suitability of the individual. If the people who want these dogs are happy to pay thousands, I'm sure they wouldn't mind paying an extra thousand or 2 to go through a vetting process. Plus any dogs sold need sterilised. The amount of poor breeding practices has fundamentally changed the behaviour of these dogs. They were historically not at all exhibiting these traits until drug dealers and criminal entities started to breed them in the UK. Tougher legislation required but not complete banning.

[@livershot940]

@@acidrage5206 Relax acid, relax, we are talking about death here, actual death from a dog attack. Come down from the acid rage and let that sink in when your sober.

[@livershot940]

@@securitycompromized I would agree on many points but when there is a swift upward trajectory of deaths related to a particular breed then all bets are off. As I mention in my post, certainly not the dogs fault but the dog is the perpetrator, as sad as that is, it is then proportionate to control the breed in some way.

[@kb4432]

The Bully XL is banned in Australia for a reason. A country with a high Elderly population and a dog that gets triggered by excessive heat, it's a deadly combination. ffs were not talking about chihuahua's here, these dogs average 30 Kilos

[@michaelhoggarth89]

You clearly haven't a clue..Young lads get these dogs as a fashion statement with no training for the breed...! No deciplin for any dog causes havoc

[@JelMain]

@@securitycompromized If a dog is unapproachable, put it down. End of story. Force the owners to keep a poodle.

[@CrocPit]

If one of those three sitting there suddenly fell off their chair or had a seizure, that dog has a high chance of reacting to the noise/movement and going mental. I wish they’d have the owner test it out live on air it’d be hilarious

[@AlexG31]

Ban them and never look back

[@c.rutherford]

I'm assuming these are what we Americans call Pit Bulls.... the problem here is not the dog per se, its the owners typically raise these dogs to be a "tough" protective watchdog, viewing them almost like a weapon or security system. This will never work in the end. Dogs are for love not war. Its just a matter of time before said Bully Dog bites a mailman, neighbors kid, or someone you did not want them to..... they do not see the world the same way humans do. Even if they bite a burglar you can be sued. Its really sad in the U.S. with Pit Bulls. People get them, raise them as security dogs....they eventually bite the wrong person and get dumped in the dog pound. They are FULL of Pit Bulls. Sometimes as much as 90% of dog shelters are this breed. Nobody will adopt them, because they bark and growl at anyone who comes in to adopt..... and they die alone and confused. Very sad.

[@oskars1419]

you need to write a law that if your dog attacks someone you are charged with assault with a dangerous weapon

[@Life-ow6bc]

When you see who buys those dogs, I understand why these dogs are like this. I wouldn’t trust most of their owners. I agree with the girl. But I also agree that it is a much more dangerous breed that shouldn’t be delivered to just any stupid person.😊

[@jayjay-71]

What about alsations look how aggressive they are, let's ban them...oh and I got put in hospital for 3 weeks when I got kicked by a loose horse let's ban them....your ignorance is overwhelming

[@janetevans9721]

​@@jayjay-71yes, any dog is dangerous in the wrong hands. It should be anyone with a criminal record sorry your not entitled to own a dog. It's like giving a murderer a knife and saying yea, we trust you.

[@jayjay-71]

​@janetevans9721 that is my point...in the 8os they blamed the doberman... 1990s they blamed the rottweiler.. in the 00s they blamed the pitbull... when will they blame the owners??

[@janetevans9721]

@@jayjay-71 look we all know our animal's and yes some have issues with some things sometimes but we know the dog and know what to do. It would seem some of these dogs are used by cowardly thugs ,get done less for the dog attack than if they were carrying a weapon, the dog is there weapon.

[@jenny2tone242]

@@jayjay-71 These dogs kill more people than any other breed. Ban them.

[@abbemartensson3850]

This may just be me but... maybe something labelled as 'pet' should not be able to kill someone. Like bunnies or cats.

[@nickcoppard5335]

I knew of a man eating rabbit

[@Izamota-q5v]

Fr rabbits can be viscious, man

[@nickcoppard5335]

I saw a man eating rabbit with chips and peas

[@garyb5560]

Where's the owner. 99% of the time the blame comes down to the owner. Unfortunately all of them young gangs buy these breeds not to be a bet. This must be addressed!

[@con6904]

This breed is violent no matter the owner.

[@joefreeman3772]

The breed of dogs are killers, plain and simple

[@jonathonleaf2748]

No it’s not !!!!

[@Storm.Z.4u]

It's not the owner that savages innocent children, stop deflecting the guilt of the dog.

[@con6904]

@@Storm.Z.4u Violent breed, ban em.

[@RaleighLink]

All Pitbulls and Xl-bullies should be banned worldwide.

[@SharniJohnston]

The way Ranvir reacted was so over dramatic. The dog was nowhere near her but she had to put on a show. It's people exactly like her who make our dogs look bad. Nobody nor a so-called 'dog behaviour specialist' can tell me that my bull dogs are an aggressive breed! My dogs wouldn't hurt a fly never mind murder a child!! They don't bark, unless I tell them to 'speak'. They play with my children and I wouldn't ever worry if they would hurt them. Then know the difference between play time and relax time. Any stranger can stroke them without hesitation. I am their owner and they know me and all humans are supierior! But as soon as I say 'GET IT' in a certain tone and point to who and what it is I want my dogs to bark or attack, that is when they will do so. Therefore, it is down to how the owner and not the dog! Any dog can be vicious without being trained or even loved. If you save a pet who's been neglected, they're vicious! If you don't know how to look after a dog and raise a well behaved dog you shouldnt have one. I can agree with there being a licence to own one, as they have became popular for the wrong reason and are being put into the hands of the wrong people. So yeah, make everyone take a series of classes on how to train an XL bully, but to ban the breed would be pathetic. If the ban does go to plan and the XL bully is banned, then trust me when I say I can name atleast 15 aggressive small breed dogs that I would happily petition to ban!!! Whats next, are we going to ban staffordshire terrier because that's what the "killer dog" is mixed with? All dogs can kill, so any dog can be a classed as a "killer dog". Then to use the twitter poll as your argument at the end definitely topped it off😂, as if anyone even uses twitter anymore.

[@in3x]

"everyone wants an XL bully." everyone you know you mean. Most people don't.

[@godschild7289]

Lol actually a lot of people do want an xl bully

[@Byronthegooner]

@@godschild7289 thanks

[@soraya2218]

@@godschild7289 a lot of people wanna do Meth and Heroin too

[@sy6550]

Please, pass another law as well. The dog owner gets charged as though he/she was the attacker.

[@wendyturney8914]

Over the years we have had more dogs than I can even remember and lots of different breeds and mongrels. The individual breeds all have character traits which should not be overlooked. The police choose German Shepherds for a reason, so do those who partake in dog fights or want status. Dog owners who ignore individual breed characteristics, do so at their peril, even though not all dogs exhibit them.

[@here_we_go_again2571]

Well said!

[@cm6995]

Instead of banning they should implement laws to getting access to these dogs. Make it hard. Apply laws that require owners to participate in training with their Bully mix. The access to these dogs by people who are lazy and not dedicated to handling these active dogs is the problem. Imagine if Belgian Malinois were as popular to get by the common folk, who would be the victim/s?

[@heatherk9912]

The attacks are always by a dog that isn't properly socialised. Banning the breed will cause for THOUSANDS of dogs to become unsocialised, which is going to make everything worse. The breed isn't the problem the owners are and those owners will move straight on to another breed.

[@monahend1009]

Yes, ban these beasts

[@mariewalmsley6143]

Some dog owners are irresponsible ,some breeds of dogs are more aggressive and powerful than others ,it's not black and white.

[@Lightning477]

75% of the death are coming from one type of Dog, what does it say? It doesn’t matter how you train, still risk is too high

[@mariewalmsley6143]

I agree ,I said some breeds are more agressive.

[@iguiste23]

We know that which is why you ban the aggressive dogs and ban the irresponsible owners from ever being allowed to own anything more than a kitten.

[@andylewis7360]

Interesting how the Govt finds it so easy to legislate against certain breeds of dogs when legislating against certain breeds of people seems to be impossible for them.

[@susanjenkins6343]

That's one hell of a brilliant comment 👏👏👏👏👏well said!!!!

[@TaZ101SAGA]

The dogs won't start riots and burn city blocks down.

[@krisallen3120]

Not sure about XL American bulldogs, BUT I have a pure white American Bulldog "Knarls Barkley" and he is the biggest lover and gentle with bunnies, babies, cats etc. And loves to sleep, snuggle and play all day it how the OWNER RAISES AND TREATS THE DOG that determines how it will act and interact with other people and pets he is the best house pet ever, I have a doggy door and no fenced yard so he can let himself outside unsupervised and I'm not worried about him running away or attacking anyone because I raised him with love and trained him to be a gentle giant that listens to my every command and is my best and only friend and I wouldnt get any other breed ever again other then American Bulldogs. I talk to him and treat him just like a human so he likes sleep and snuggle next to me in bed and I allow him to roam around freely on potty breaks then he sun bathes for 30min and let's himself back inside. So if you take the time and attention to train them correctly they will become your shadow that listens and follows u to the end of the world and back just to be with you if you love them so they love u back otherwise they get bored or regress to a more wild or disobedient pet that wants to lash out to get attention and love they require daily that's why they call them FUR BABIES because they require as much attention and love as new borns do every couple hours every day and if u don't have the time to give them the love and attention to keep them from regressing into their wild instincts then after the puppy years around 2yrs. Old they will eventually start to grow into a more human personality that will communicate in a way u learn to understand as they watched and learned it from u. Its all in how they are raised so if it's a bad dog that means they have a bad owner that doesn't give their pet the daily attention and training they need then u don't need any pets because u r too busy with your own life and daily needs to neglect your pets needs. THERE ARE NO BAD PETS JUST BAD OWNERS, NO CAP ALL FACT! ❤ ❤

[@pamelalady4599]

It's not the dogs fault its the owners stop punishing animals

[@whoami1654]

I see people use brute force on these type of dogs to try and control them and get them to do what they're told. It doesn't work all it does is get them angry or scared which I turn causes retaliation. I was physically abused as a child and i got angry

[@antoniom.andersen6704]

Had a friend at a time, he's moved out of the country since, who had 3 of these dogs and they were very calm unless we were out hunting. We hunted boars and they were excellent at it and I think that because they had a "purpose" they were very relaxed. They were socialized from birth amidst children, cats, dogs, and everything else he had on the farm. It IS a dangerous dog and it is even more dangerous in the hands of someone who doesn't know the breed. For me, personally, I've never had any problem with them but then again, I only knew those 3 dogs of that breed. I think that most people just have the dog because it's a status symbol and they have a small weewee.

[@mc4240]

I never heard of anyone being killed by a Jack Russell or a Springer Spaniel.

[@joekimpton274]

Type it into Google and expand your mind. While you’re there look up the list of most complex breeds to bite people and be shocked at how low down the list bully breeds are. Jack russles and labs and spaniels are very high on the list.

[@LoveK1]

Exactly!

[@aspiknf]

I am typing from Heaven and a Jack Russell and a Springer Spaniel both tag teamed on me and killed me.

[@RaphaelDawkinsCombatRadio]

@@aspiknf Sorry for your loss.

[@maddogsenglishmen8020]

Woman was killed by a dachshund

[@cherylmillard2067]

What is a clear and lethal danger are the assholes who refuse to properly train their dogs. Don't blame the dog, blame the owner for not applying training to get a reliable recall on their dog which is the very least a dog owner of any breed can do. These dogs need training throughout their lives as does any dog breed that is high drive. The other issue is the banning of ecollars which would be a proper use here.

[@28hollowman28]

Comparing a dog to a gun is tye dumbest thing iv ever heard. A gun is dangerous in ANY hand, a dog is only dangerous in the WRONG hands

[@LifesAbe-ach]

😂😂😂😂😂 She's literally sat with a red nose pitbull she thinks is a XL Bully and telling us folk that haven't been around the breed We know nothing ... 😂😂😂😂 .

[@anthonymclean9743]

No she's sat with a bully , there's only one pitbull breed and its the APBT a totally different breed to a bully.

[@LifesAbe-ach]

@@anthonymclean9743 Bully 😅😂🤣 in the late 80s I bred dogs identical in colour form and size .... they were rednose pitbulls fella . You know as much as the dumb cow with the dog .

[@LifesAbe-ach]

@@anthonymclean9743 You do realise the bully's they're talking about are a offshoot of breeding pitbulls with bull breeds to create the micro , pocket , standard and xl bullies . The pitbull is a British bred exported game dog very similar to the original bull dog . Check historic images of bulldogs , they were athletic not short squat , snorting mutts like today . Taken to the US by Irish immigrants to fight .

[@anthonymclean9743]

@@LifesAbe-ach An APBT looks nothing like a bully in size and weight , learn your history of the pitbull terrier.

[@RobertK1993]

It is an XL Bully

[@kizzy2874]

I think the biggest problem is poor management of the breed. I've been attacked by aggressive chihuahuas and Jack russells before, so ALL dogs can be aggressive but not all can cause serious fatal damage. So they probably should be banned, or at the very least licensed and heavily monitored for the sole reason of the damage they can cause.

[@paulkruger7934]

In general there needs to be more regulation for dogs

[@adampalmer162]

It was bred for fighting... why is there a debate? A black woman having one does not change my mind

[@micoxlong5817]

All dangerous dogs should be banned,and if the bite or keep attacking,should be destroyed !!!

[@Angies-c1x]

I got bitten by a collie. Horrible thing lunged at me for no reason. Mandatory muzzling and prison for the owner for not complying

[@G4RY1159]

I love dogs but have also been jumped on by a few, lots of owners just don't know their dogs, I walk a family dog and allow him off the lead but he is so gentle and timid and people work that out very early, the only thing I'm slightly cautious about is another dog off the lead go for the dog I'm walking which has happened.

[@shawnglowka9627]

Yes nobody should own these types of dogs

[@matthewlovesbritney]

Time to ban them altogether 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Nervous101]

Agreed

[@lifeasafish]

Totally agree, I really fear for the safety of our children and pets.

[@richardsyoutubechannel995]

Let's ban you instead 😊

[@matthewlovesbritney]

@@richardsyoutubechannel995 looks like you are being banned🤣

[@RHYD_]

Don't ban dog breeds! If anything, have people confirm you're a good dog owner and be required to have mental health checks to ensure you wont use the dog for crimes and that the dog's wellbeing is among your top priorities! Have someone from a dog charity visit your home to confirm you have ideal living conditions for yourself and the dog! Dogs shouldn't be killed for their shitty training from their owners - my hound is huge (in both height and weight - healthy weight for the breed) but she's a gentle giant which has totally given me a new perspective on dog ownership. I take her to pubs and just have a nice time with her but don't let people pet her, if they insist then I will ask if they have had alcohol and that is my red or green light for them to pet her (if they've had a drink, it's a "hell no, you're not petting her" because a drunk guy once got in both of our faces when she was a puppy and she wants to protect me and I her). Point is, while XL American Bullies are huge and could be a threat - it isn't at all a guarantee that they are a danger to people, it's all a matter of training, ownership and living conditions!!!!!

[@SlappoLS]

Don’t ban any breed of dog, it’s the owner that makes the difference. But people need to be more aware that this can happen, and how to distract and disable an attacking dog. I personally would just punt it in the mouth until it can’t bite anything

[@Sarah-ft8jr]

I think it’s a combination of reasons that make these dogs attack but I don’t think the fact that they’re strong and have massive jaws helps. My bichon frises are soft as you like but even if they decided to attack someone their jaws and teeth are tiny so they’d never achieve any damage. They can’t even naw bones or larger dog treats let alone a human.

[@badurhijazi721]

The problem is that some people own several dogs and disturb their neighbors day and night (for those who live in apartments) and they do not care at all about their disturbance to their neighbors. Is what they are doing correct? Why are we silent about them and why they continue to disturb their neighbors? They use their dogs to harm innocent and peaceful people. Showing strength with their dogs. Why do they have dangerous and violent dogs around a neighborhood or building whose people are peaceful and calm.

[@Ice-tc5vn]

That's rich coming from you, you're a member of the Anti Dog cult who has no issue with your leader being a convicted $ex offender as well as you're fellow cult members being dangers to the public.

[@MDM1992]

Moron.

[@Nervous101]

You sound like your complaining about a personal issue. Things like what your describing can be handled easily, report it.

[@soraya2218]

@@Nervous101 landlord is probably a dog nutter too

[@LaidbackLukee]

yeah you just have a different problem altogether, doesn't matter what breed is next door yapping you'd still cry

[@jamespeter570]

I often see these dogs off lead with owners taking pleasure in ‘how well trained they are’. Regardless of how trained any dog is they are big powerful dogs they have the potential to kill people. Just crazy o take that risk in parks ETC.

[@richardclaus4751]

No, do not blame the dog. Blame the owner for notmproperly training and controlling the animal.

[@liam208]

Why dont they ban all the murders and rapists coming into the country as well.

[@nonaknight9491]

BRING BACK Dog Licences & Muzzle ALL dogs in Public spaces, EXCEPT from Working Dogs. DOG Licences WERE The Same price as marriage licences. ALL dogs can attack, it’s NOT just one breed, it’s also the owners. A small terrier damaged my back in the owners home!

[@christophermc2]

As a dog trainer I’d much rather have regulation and bring back an ownership license. I think the dog should be muzzle trained to be able to get the license, but I don’t believe they should all be muzzled when in public unless they are let off lead.